The Vietnamese Interacting As One (VIA-1) Conference attracts young Vietnamese leasers from all over the country each year. During the conference, hundreds of students and young professionals hone their leadership skills, hold discussions with speakers, and explore issues in the Vietnamese- American youth community. By coming together, we can achieve solidarity, collaborate on issues concerning our communities and universities and encourage the growth of Vietnamese leaders. The VIA-1 conference is considered to be one of the premier youth conferences in the country and is the only Vietnamese American regional conference in the Midwest.